On Saturday grab pancakes and support city’s 50th anniversary

Saturday will be a chance to grab some breakfast while at the same time contributing to Ridgecrest's 50th anniversary.

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By DI Editorial Board

Ridgecrest Daily Independent - Ridgecrest, CA

By DI Editorial Board

Posted May. 16, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Updated May 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM

By DI Editorial Board

Posted May 16, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Updated May 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Saturday will be a chance to grab some breakfast while at the same time contributing to Ridgecrest's 50th anniversary.

The committee behind the planning will be throwing a pancake breakfast at the Elks Lodge from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., complete with bacon, sausage and other staples.

It's a great opportunity to mingle and learn more about the city's efforts to raise money to kick off a 50th anniversary bash the first weekend of November.

We encourage everyone to turn out and support this community event. While the city plans to carry forward with its grand 50th anniversary of incorporation, how successful depends on the community and support it has from its residents.

Ridgecrest has weathered much over the last 50 years, having gone through tough, rough times and spectacular growth.

Civic and community leaders are donating their time to planning a grand event, but it starts with the grassroots planning and effort to raise awareness and funds.

What's more, city council members are volunteering to serve at the breakfast. This commitment by city leaders to donate their Saturday shows the effort toward promoting the city's 50th anniversary.

In addition, a golf tournament is being planned down the road on Saturday, June 29.

The current target price is $65 a person for a round of golf, lunch and the opportunity to spend time with local leaders.

The goal is to raise a large portion of the funds needed for the 50th.

However, the opportunity to play a round of golf with a group of local residents and chat with the local community leaders would be its weight in gold.